Norfolk County and Needham Town property record for 149 Melrose Ave, Needham, MA 02492
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 4 bd · 4.5 ba · 1,707 sqft · built 2014 |
| Lot Size | 0.21 acres (9,148 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $700,000 (Oct 2013) |
| Tax Bill | $22,113 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Apr 2025 Line of Credit Aug 2020 Refinance + 1 more |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | M:0480001000000 |
| Primary APN | M:0480001000000 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APN |
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| Bedrooms | 4 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 4.5 Baths |
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Total Rooms | 11 Rooms |
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,707 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,564 sqft |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,707 sqft |
| Basement Area | 1,707 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 1,707 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 2014 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 2014 |
| Architectural Style | Colonial |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 9,148 sqft (0.21 acres) |
| Garage Type | Attached |
| Parking Spaces | 2 Parking Spaces |
| Cooling System | HVAC |
|---|---|
| Heating System | Hot Water |
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
| Street Address | 149 MELROSE AVE |
|---|---|
| City | NEEDHAM |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 02492-3419 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | SRB |
| Legal Block | 10 |
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Township / Civil Division | NEEDHAM |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2014 |
| Census Tract | 457200 |
149 Melrose Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in October 2013.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town records, as of July 20, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 149 MELROSE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3419 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Apr 30, 2025 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Line of Credit NEEDHAM BANK |
| Aug 17, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
| Apr 1, 2017 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage GREOGRY R LANE |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Oct 18, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Oct 18, 2013 · Amount on File |
| Deed Book / Page | 31833 / 268 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 149 MELROSE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3419 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 042369-551 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 30, 2025 |
| Book Page | 42369/551 |
| Instrument | 26193 |
| Name | NEEDHAM BANK |
|---|
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | May 1, 2045 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 149 MELROSE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3419 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Feb 5, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 38217-214 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 17, 2020 |
| Book Page | 38217/214 |
| Instrument | 82847 |
| Name | RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGE SERVICES |
|---|---|
| Type | Mortgage Company |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
| Term | 241 Months |
| Due | Sep 1, 2040 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | NEEDHAM MA |
| Property Address | 149 MELROSE AVE, NEEDHAM, MA 02492-3419 |
| Document Number | 35035-517 |
| Book / Page | 035035 / 000517 |
| Instrument Date | Apr 1, 2017 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | May 2, 2017 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Relationship | Husband and Wife |
| Document Number | 35035-517 |
|---|---|
| Date | Apr 13, 2017 |
| Book Page | 035035/000517 |
| Instrument | 31402 |
| Name | GREOGRY R LANE |
|---|
| Type | Conventional Mortgage |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 149 Melrose Ave was $22,113.
Source: Norfolk County and Needham Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Norfolk County |
| County Subdivision | Needham Town |
| Unified School District | Needham School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $22,113.00 | $2,086,100 Land $790,500 Building $1,295,600 | $2,632,355 (+27.99%) |
| 2024 | $2,056,655 | ||
| 2023 | $21,559.00 | $1,653,300 Land $574,100 Building $1,079,200 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 149 Melrose Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective May 26, 2026 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 149 Melrose Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
|---|
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEEDHAM WATER DEPT serves 31,664 people · EPA ID MA3199000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from MWRA |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2024 |
| Lead | 5 ppb (2021–2023) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 568 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Xfinity Cable | 2,000 / 2,000 |
| Astound Broadband Cable | 1,500 / 50 |
| AT&T Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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